Catherine Jordan holds Master Craftsman certificationsin the Counted Thread, Crewel, Color, and Design programs from the Embroiderer's Guild of America. She is past president of the EGA Gentle Pursuits of Richmond chapter and The Virginia Guild of Needlewomen. She is a juried member of EGA’s artist’s group, Fiber Forum. Catherine is a five time recipient of Woodlawn’s Frank Lloyd Wright award for bestoriginal design and was awarded Best in Show in 2008 for an original fabricpainted design. Her current Zentangle work won awards at the 2013 American Needlepoint Guild including First place for Original/professionals, Judge's Award, Delegate's Award and Best of Show. She is a Certified Zentangle Teacher. Catherine teaches at local needlework chapters and regional, national, and international seminars.

These pieces were juried into the Embroiderers' Guild of America 20th National ExhibitThrough the Needle's Eye A 3-year traveling needle art exhibit; opening reception in Palmer Lake, Colorado April 2014